Perennial flower
Large-flowered Bellwort plant profile
Uvularia grandiflora
A perennial flower for shade.
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When to plant
When to plant Large-flowered Bellwort
Large-flowered bellwort nods with pale-yellow bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring (NC State: April to May, about two weeks) on arching stems. Plant or divide rhizomes in fall or early spring in shaded, moist, humus-rich soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Large-flowered Bellwort in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Shade
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Uvularia grandiflora (Large Bellwort, Merry Bells)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.